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Hellohealthy

With the holiday season well underway, you might be wondering what to
serve on your holiday table – especially if you want that table to offer
healthy options. Have no worries, Foxy
is here to help you have a healthy holiday with your favorite in-season produce
items and
healthy holiday recipes!

Undercooked meat and eggs, soft cheeses from unpasteurized milk, fish high in mercury…for a pregnant woman, it might seem that prenatal food and nutrition advice is an exhausting list of the foods and beverages expecting moms shouldn't eat. But, what moms should eat is just as important in the prenatal nutrition conversation since the mother’s eating pattern can impact her health and that of her baby.

Most children know that it’s a smart choice to choose vegetables and fruits daily. But most times, they – like adults – simply don't eat enough. Whether it’s because of the lack of availability in the home, fear of trialing new foods, or simply choosing other foods instead, most children fall short eating enough vegetables and fruit. So as children head back to school this August, let’s give them something they can really say “YES!” to: colorful, delicious nutrition!

You know that feeling when you cross the finish line, when
you check off a big item on your to do list, or when you finally hit that
milestone you’ve dreamed of? That
satisfaction started when you began with a goal in mind – and this summer,
we’re challenging you to feel that more often by setting at least one new
summer health goal!

Author and activist Michael
Pollan summed it up succinctly when he said, “Eat food, not too much, mostly
plants.” Plants are full of important
vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber, which are well known compounds
that support overall wellness and vitality.
But why, specifically, is fiber healthy?
And where can you get it in your eating pattern? Today, I’m sharing 4 need-to-know facts on
dietary fiber.

Whether
you’re a busy professional or a parent to on-the-go children (or both!), if
you’re like many, sitting down to a healthy breakfast every day can be a big
challenge! But because breakfast
provides an opportunity to enjoy heart healthy food and nutrients (like fiber,
potassium, and omega-3s), it is a meal that should not be forgotten.